<style> tw-story {background-color: black;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> KB's is a not so [[small town girl]], living in crowded, busy world. Her life, like any other, has been a journey. Her journy have not always been a smooth one, but it has been on her own terms. She is a person that does things in [[her own time]] and not a second before that. To say that she dances to the beat of her own drum is an understatement. Check her [[out]]. <audio src="http://iupengl-771-871-su2017.wikispaces.com/file/view/Chris%20Stapleton%20-%20Traveler%20%28Mp3Goo.com%29.mp3/615013439/ChrisMe<style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> When the Beyahs found out that they were pregnant for the second time they were excited. They were expecting their new arrival was to be born in mid to late September. When she arrived in late October instead and her parents knew they had an interesting one on their hands. <style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> [[Activist - Meow]] [[Community Fundraiser]] [[Muslima]] [[Family]] [[Music]] [[Education]]...[[KB's Background]] <style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> KB believes that you need to be a part of the change. Get involved in causes that you find important to you. Participating in the political process is a privilege. **Women's Rights ARE Human Rights** <img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16114930_10106274621016067_2869377691339069862_n.jpg?oh=247b6790db2bd33bc05c0a912c9d08bc&oe=59E67EFC"width="500" height="300" /><style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> LUEWWD - the League of Upper Extremity Wrestling Women of Durham raising money for local non profits and NGOs <img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/1208732_10151627112173869_1927703032_n.jpg?oh=279d6926e287092ba9dd7909d7e1c96f&oe=594A1CD5" width="600" height="600"/> <style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> Education has always been an important part of her life, so much so that you worked for [<img src="https://duke.edu/assets/img/dukelogo_white.svg"/>] after graduating from her undergrad. She was always curious and begain taking continuting ed classes, but that was not enough to satisfy her thirst for knowledge. So she applied for a program at the University, without many people knowing, and got in! [[Liberal Studies]]...<style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> She challenges your perceptions about Muslim women. She wears her crown of womanhood proudly. <img src="https://www.globalfundforwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/khuwailah-queen-of-swords-saba-chaudhry-barnard.jpg"/width="400" height="600" ><style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> Her siblings keeps her grounded and irritated. They are a motley group. <img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17861956_10213175076834208_2284207748042831984_n.jpg?oh=91619ada53dc770bee565cedf209276f&oe=59CAF921" width="700" height="600"/> <audio src="http://iupengl-771-871-su2017.wikispaces.com/file/view/SisterSledge-WeAreFamily.mp3/615012817/SisterSledge-WeAreFamily.mp3" autoplay><style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> Her musical tastes jump all over the place. You're just as likely to see her at a *Rage Against the Machine* show are you areat a *Dixie Chicks* show. She will not like anyone but her in box...she just does what she does. Music is a passion of hers. She studied Music (and History) as an undergrad. Favorite concerts to date: Rage Against the Machine The Dixie Chicks P!nk Michael Jackson Janet Jackson Little Big Town Stevie Wonder Bruce Springsteen Elton John...just to name a few <audio src="http://iupengl-771-871-su2017.wikispaces.com/file/view/Rage%20Bombtrack.mp3/615017899/Rage%20Bombtrack.mp3" autoplay><style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> Known as the Queen City for a reason! She has a lot to [[offer]]! <img src="https://inception-app-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/NDU5MmFkY2QtYjMyNC00YWIxLWJlYWYtMDA5NjE1MWM5MDg2/content/2016/09/2015-skyline-view.jpg"width="700" height="400" /> <audio src="http://iupengl-771-871-su2017.wikispaces.com/file/view/Journey%20-%20Dont%20Stop%20Believing.mp3%20%28Mp3goo.com%29.mp3/615013523/Journey%20-%20Dont%20Stop%20Believing.mp3%20%28Mp3goo.com%29.mp3" autoplay><style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> The Charlotte Hornets... [[The Carolina Panthers]] <img src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/179/files/2016/08/8171729-nba-milwaukee-bucks-charlotte-hornets-1-850x560.jpg"width="700", height="500" /> <audio src="http://iupengl-771-871-su2017.wikispaces.com/file/view/sound_ex_machina_Air%20Horns%2C%20Crowd%20Ambience%2CLight%20Clapping.mp3/615018283/sound_ex_machina_Air%20Horns%2C%20Crowd%20Ambience%2CLight%20Clapping.mp3" autoplay><style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> We're always on the move. But that is just the [[beginning]]... [[KB's Background]] <img src="http://cdn.charlottesgotalot.com/sites/default/master/files/styles/sliderkit_main_slide/public/All_Star_Race_070_Patrick%20Schneider.jpg?itok=02iuOCr6"width="700" height="500" /> <audio src="http://iupengl-771-871-su2017.wikispaces.com/file/view/BMW%20DRIVEBY.mp3/615012987/BMW%20DRIVEBY.mp3" autoplay><style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> Hear us roar (although <strong> Khuwailah loves DA BEARS <strong>!!!)...[[Nascar]] <img src="https://lgaadv.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Carolina-Panthers-Greeting-Image.jpg"width="700" height="500" /> <audio src="http://iupengl-771-871-su2017.wikispaces.com/file/view/cheers.mp3/615012815/cheers.mp3" autoplay> <style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> Minor Leauge Baseball <div class="fade-in one">The Epic Center</div> <div class="fade-in two">Carowinds (located on the NC & SC borders)</div> <div class="fade-in three">Johnson and Wales </div> <div class="fade-in four">Craft Breweries And so much more...[[KB's Background]] <style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> My felt that this was not a the place to be. What is *liberal studies* anyway? It was a way for her to explore her varied interests. Where else can can you learn about *memoir writing*, *first person narrative*, *African diaspora*, *The Bloomsbury Group*, *Theatre in London* , and a score of other areas simultaneously? Liberal studies gave her an outlet for her interests And then there was [[work...]]<style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> She took a series of admin positons, none of which had any real opportunity for growth. Eventually she applied for a Program Coordinator/Executive Assistant working for a former Ambassador to South Africa. Jackpot!! James A. Joseph would open up her eyes and show her a new world of possiblities. He trusted her to run his leadership program andto work with his fellows. It changed her [[life]]. <img src="https://scontent.fagc1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1936834_599858511584_20858_n.jpg?oh=8b8d4ef5877001601a305d37e6ba7d80&oe=59CA6DCE"width="500" height="300" /> <audio src="http://iupengl-771-871-su2017.wikispaces.com/file/view/05___Ladysmith_Black_Mambazo___Nkosi_Sikel__i___Africa__Shosholoza_.mp3/615021805/05___Ladysmith_Black_Mambazo___Nkosi_Sikel__i___Africa__Shosholoza_.mp3" autoplay> <style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> After leaving the Ambassador's center she wenton to work for business people. EEEKKKK!! She came to the realization that she needed more and applied for school again. She got in! Her organizaiton who was, supposedly, dedicated to education couldn't support her... So she decided to have her own *Wide Open Spaces* moment. [[The Path to IUP]] <audio src="http://iupengl-771-871-su2017.wikispaces.com/file/view/dixie-chicks-wide-open-spaces.mp3/615018957/dixie-chicks-wide-open-spaces.mp3" autoplay> <style> tw-story {background-color: light blue;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> A little peek into Me...[[KB's Background]] <img src="https://scontent.fagc1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17264160_10154206585806533_5750820017579758673_n.jpg?oh=f6b0f01b0449f3182fad3f8d2cc09951&oe=59D8D7DB"width="600" height="400" /> <audio src="http://iupengl-771-871-su2017.wikispaces.com/file/view/Blastwave_FX_MagicalTwinkle_S08CT.108.mp3/615014369/Blastwave_FX_MagicalTwinkle_S08CT.108.mp3" autoplay><style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> 9:30 AM - Indiana, PA 9:40 AM - Dial a friend in the program 10:30 AM - **IUP Campus** and *Born Digital Literature* [[KB's Background]] <img src="http://www.iup.edu/uploadedImages/Units/So_-_Sz/Social_Equity/IUP-Arch-737px.jpg"width="500" height="300" /> <audio src="http://iupengl-771-871-su2017.wikispaces.com/file/view/eyeofthetiger.mp3/615021379/eyeofthetiger.mp3" autoplay><style> tw-story {background-color: purple;color: white} Text {text-color: white} </style> After leaving the Ambassador's center she wenton to work for business people. KB's organization asked her to defer the program for one year. And she agreed, at first, and deferred. What's one year? It's a year of one's life your life you can NEVER get back. The night before the program she decided - an a rush emotions - to pack a bag and attend the program anyway. 2:00 AM strart to make a 10:30 AM class... She decided the rest would sort itself out later. [[Indiana, PA]]